Planet Earth (Gateway B1. Unit 6)

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Today, children learn more about the dangers to the             [ozone layer, environment, pollution] than in the past.

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Scientists say we’re destroying the             [greenhouse, ozone layer, oil spill] and this creates global warming.

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Many sea birds died because of a huge           [oil spill, drought, flood] in the Atlantic last year.

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Hotter summers with no rain will mean that there are more                   [droughts, waste, nuclear disasters] in some countries.

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After the heavy rainfall, there was                [pollution, a flood, global warming] in the local town.

Complete the sentences with these words / expressions.

’ll probably * might * ’re going to * ’s going to * will

1 They                 be at the café, but I’m really not sure.

2 Our teacher      be 50 next week but he looks younger.

3 They                 win the match. The others can’t win now!

4 We              go to the concert. We haven’t got tickets but we’re trying to get some.

5 It                be hot today. It’s already 20 degrees outside.

Complete the sentences with words for geographical features.

1 The WWF is trying to persuade South American governments to protect the animals and trees of the Amazon            .

2 The Himalayas is a magnificent                .

3 If the          melt, then it will affect sea levels all over the world.

4 We usually spend a lot of time playing on the       in the summer months.

5 Crossing a        by car can be very dangerous. Very few people live there and it’s very hot.

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In five years, no one          (use) CDs any more.

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This weekend we                   (have) a barbecue at the beach.

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It’s a lovely day. I think I           (walk) home.

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Have you had lunch? I           (make) you a sandwich if you want.

Choose the appropriate form of will or be going to and the verbs in brackets.

1 Scientists say the weather                [will be, is going to be] cold this winter.

2 ‘Where’s Sue?’ ‘She’s near the karaoke machine. Oh no! She                     [will sing, is going to sing, won't sing, isn't going to sing]!’

3 I’m so tired! I                                     [am definitely not going to get up, definitly won't get up, will definitely get up, am definitely going to get up]early tomorrow.

4 ‘Have fun at the match.’ ‘Thanks! I                      [will come, won't come, am going to come, am not going to come] home too late, I promise.’

5 ‘Oh no! I forgot to charge my mobile battery.’ ‘I                      [won't lend, will lend, am going to lend, am not going to lend] you my phone

Look at get in these sentences and match each one with the correct meaning.